Posts Tagged ‘Santa’

Origins of Christmas

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
christmas traditions  From the Old English ‘Cristes Mæsse’ ~ meaning the ‘mass of Christ’ ~ the story of Christmas begins with the birth of a babe in Bethlehem.

It is believed that Christ was born on the 25th, although the exact month is unknown. December was likely chosen so the Catholic Church could compete with rival pagan rituals held at that time of year and because of its closeness with the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere, a traditional time of celebration among many ancient cultures.

 

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What are you asking Santa for Christmas?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Santa came to Gold Rush today!!!  I was so surprised to see him, he startled me!  As soon as I got to sit on his lap I started to think about what I want for Christmas… Hmmm… The only thing I could think of was a pony.  I asked him and he said we will see, with a chuckle and a smile!   I hope I hope…;) 

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What are you asking for this Christmas?  Happy Holidays hope it’s a great one J 

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Where did Mrs. Claus come from??

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Though no mention was made of her, Santa Claus’ wife made her debut in 1899 in Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride, one of a set of thirty-two books by Katharine Lee Bates, composer of “America the Beautiful. In 1908, another story encouraged children to start leaving a little food for Santa Claus because he would be tired after his hard work. Carrots and other treats were later added for his reindeer. Of course, Santa always left a note thanking the children for their kindness. A 1910 advertisement for Ivory Soap showed a child sitting in front of the fireplace with a bowl of water, a towel and a bar of Ivory soap so that Santa could wash up after coming down the chimney. Following the ad to the letter, soiled wash clothes and dirty water was often found on Christmas morning.

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Christmas is in the air!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

So there’s snow covering the ground, fires are warming their households, Christmas songs fill the air, the locals sipping on hot chocolate or coffee and we’re all bundled up in our favorite warm beanies, hats and scarves! I’m definitely feeling in the mood for Christmas! Here at our office we’re all decked out too! Our tree is decorated to the nine, our stockings are hung with the small snowy village perched above them, and US in our “Santas Little Helper’s” apron and Santa hats! We still have cabins for you and your family up here in Big Bear, so give us a call toll free at 1-800-363-8303 to make your reservations today!

~Sara

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